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🚗 Maidenhead Station Forecourt Car Park – The Complete Maidenhead Rail Parking Guide

Blue-badge parking on Maidenhead station forecourt – 5 dedicated bays, 24/7 ANPR enforcement & direct lift access to platforms.

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🚗 Type: Private Surface Car Park (APCOA-managed, ANPR)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (no gate closures)
🌟 Rating: 4.3 / 5 (JustPark & APCOA app feedback)


💰 Pricing & Permits

  • Users: Blue Badge holders only (until station works complete)

  • Cost: Free (display valid Blue Badge; register in APCOA Connect if requested)

  • Season Tickets & Pre-Booking: Available for adjacent APCOA car parks (Shoppenhangers Road, Stafferton Way)

  • Payment: APCOA Connect app (no cash machines on-site)

  • Enforcement: ANPR monitoring; misuse (non-badge vehicles) incurs PCN £70 (reduced to £35 if paid promptly)


📊 Capacity & Physical Features

FeatureDetail
Total Spaces5 disabled-only marked bays
SurfaceSmooth tarmac
LightingModerate LED over entrance area
SecurityANPR cameras; occasional APCOA patrols
Height LimitNone (suitable for most adapted vans)

♿ Accessibility

  • Bays: All 5 bays are level, wide and marked to BS 8300 standards

  • Access: Lift from forecourt straight to platform concourse

  • Drop-Off Zone: Layby directly outside station entrance, level kerb drop

  • Alternative Adapted Parking: Shoppenhangers Road APCOA (159 bays, marked disabled spaces) – 5-minute walk


🔌 EV Infrastructure

  • On-Site Charging: None

  • Nearest Options:

    • Station Square Car Park (4×22 kW BP Pulse) – 3-min walk

    • Sainsbury’s Station Approach (2×7 kW Pod Point) – 4-min walk


📅 Peak Times & Occupancy

TimeframeOccupancyUser Profile
Weekdays 06:30–09:30100 %Blue Badge commuters
Weekdays 12:00–14:0060 %Accessible platform users
Evenings after 18:0030 %Late-return travellers

Pro Tip: If forecourt bays are full, head to Shoppenhangers Road or Stafferton Way lots for alternative disabled spaces.


🚶 Walkability Score

DestinationWalk TimeKey Benefit
Maidenhead Station Platforms1 minDirect step-free lift access
Shoppenhangers Road Car Park5 min159 spaces, season tickets & APCOA Connect payment
Stafferton Way MSCP (Ground Flr)6 minCovered parking, CCTV & season tickets
Station Square Car Park3 minRapid & standard EV charging bays
Maidenhead Town Centre (High St)10 minShops, cafés & public toilets

🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials

  • Toilets: Station concourse (platform level)

  • ATM: HSBC & Barclays inside station

  • Pharmacy: Boots (within The Crossing shopping centre, 8 min walk)

Food & Drink

  • Costa Coffee (Station Café): Grab-and-go pastries

  • Pret A Manger (Station Square): Sandwiches & coffee

  • The Market House (High St): Casual dining & pub fare


🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison

SiteDistanceCostMax StayAdvantage
Shoppenhangers Road Car Park0.2 mi walk£7.30/day (before 16:00); £5.50 thereafter24 h159 spaces, disabled bays, app payment
Stafferton Way MSCP (Ground Flr)0.27 mi walkSeason tickets from £123/mo; pay-and-display via APCOA Connect24 hCovered, CCTV, step-free access to station
On-Street Purple Bays3 min walk£1.00/hr (2-hr free)10 hCheapest short-stay near High St

⚠️ Important Notices

  • Forecourt is strictly for Blue Badge holders during station improvement works—unauthorised vehicles will be fined.

  • Bays may be temporarily re-allocated during peak railway events—check APCOA app for real-time availability.

  • APCOA Connect registration may be requested to validate badge details.


📌 Expert Tips

  • Badge Backup: Always carry a printed or digital copy of your Blue Badge in case of ANPR system checks.

  • Alternative Access: If forecourt is full, pre-book a disabled-bay season ticket at Shoppenhangers Road via APCOA Prebook.

  • EV Strategy: Charge at Station Square before using forecourt for uninterrupted journey.


🔮 Future Developments

  • 2025: Completion of station forecourt improvements will reopen forecourt to general pay-and-display parking with standard APCOA tariffs.

  • 2026: Proposed installation of 2×7 kW EV charge points adjacent to forecourt bays.

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